Upcoming events | Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicinehttp://research.vtc.vt.edu/events/Upcoming events from the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute in Roanoke, VA.en-usWed, 21 Feb 2018 23:50:39 -0000Communicating Respectfully in the Workplacehttp://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/mar/06/communicating-respectfully-workplace/This workshop will explore communication skills for promoting inclusion and respect in the workplace, as well as ways to use your voice to effectively address issues of disrespect. The session will help you understand the impact of stereotypes, biased statements, and the high cost of silent collusion and identify the most common reasons people sit silent in the face of bias and stereotypes. We will explore the power of the bystander to make a difference and enhance your skills for speaking up against stereotypes without blame or guilt and become an effective ally.
The event is free. Lunch will be provided. Registration required at:
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Held March 6, 2018, from to at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/mar/06/communicating-respectfully-workplace/Brain School: Addictionhttp://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/mar/12/brain-school-addiction/
Held March 12, 2018, from to at Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute.http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/mar/12/brain-school-addiction/Brain School: Brain Bugshttp://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/mar/13/brain-school-brain-bugs/
Held March 13, 2018, from to at Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute.http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/mar/13/brain-school-brain-bugs/Brain School: Devices and Development (Kids&#39; Night)http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/mar/13/brain-school-devices-and-development-kids-night/
Held March 13, 2018, from to at Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute.http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/mar/13/brain-school-devices-and-development-kids-night/On the Rational Boundedness of Cognitive Controlhttp://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/mar/22/on-the-rational-boundedness-of-cognitive-control/
Held March 22, 2018, from to at Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute.http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/mar/22/on-the-rational-boundedness-of-cognitive-control/VTCSOM Medical Student Research Symposium 2018 http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/mar/23/vtcsom-medical-student-research-symposium-2018/This year&#39;s Medical Student Research Symposium will feature presentations on eight of the Class of 2018&#39;s top research projects along with poster sessions of all of the research projects by the class. Some of the topics include: the efficacy of ketamine in treating migraines, the effect of episodic future thinking that combines thoughts of smoking-related illness on a person&#39;s craving for nicotine, and the effects of intranasal insulin on memory.
New this year will be awards for research mentors, best poster, best presenter of a poster, and Letters of Distinction for productivity.
Schedule:
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ~ Poster Presentations, Odd Numbers (VTCSOM First Floor)
1:00 to 1:20 p.m.~ Introduction and Mentor Awards
1:20 to 2:40 p.m. ~ Oral Presentations (M203)
2:40 to 3:30 p.m. ~ Poster Presentations, Even Numbers (VTCSOM First Floor)
3:30 to 4:50 p.m. ~ Oral Presentations (M203)
4:50 to 5:15 p.m. ~ Recognition of productivity letters, awarding of best poster, best presenter of a poster
Held March 23, 2018, from to at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/mar/23/vtcsom-medical-student-research-symposium-2018/Tentative Title: Translational Stroke Researchhttp://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/mar/30/translational-stroke-research/
Held March 30, 2018, from to at Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute.http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/mar/30/translational-stroke-research/Winning Hearts and Minds for Sciencehttp://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/apr/05/winning-hearts-and-minds-for-science/
Held April 5, 2018, from to at Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute.http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/apr/05/winning-hearts-and-minds-for-science/Introduction to Strengths IIhttp://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/apr/10/introduction-strengths-ii/Participants will complete the Strengths assessment and through self-reflection and interaction with others will develop a basic understanding of their strengths. The workshop will largely feature interactive activities allowing participants to apply their learning in a variety of contexts. This workshop is introductory and geared toward individuals who have not previously been engaged in strengths work. The workshop will help you develop an understanding of the strengths philosophy, understand the impact of strengths on teams/workplace dynamics and develop new insights into their own unique talents and strengths. You must have a current VT PID to participate in this workshop.
The event is free. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required at:
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Held April 10, 2018, from to at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/apr/10/introduction-strengths-ii/Disability In the 21st Century: What Are We Thinking, Talking, and Doing About It?http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/apr/12/disability-21st-century-what-are-we-thinking-talki/
Held April 12, 2018, from to at Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute.http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/events/2018/apr/12/disability-21st-century-what-are-we-thinking-talki/